UNSPSC 85703217: Replacement of right lower femur with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of right lower femur with synthetic substitute, open approach. This surgical intervention or procedure is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as code 0QRB0JZ

UNSPSC 85703217 Replacement of right lower femur with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code whose nominal scope—orthopedic surgical implants—bears no meaningful relationship to the work state and local governments are actually procuring under this code designation. The recent opportunities tagged to this code do not involve orthopedic implants, joint replacement devices, or surgical materials of any kind. Instead, they reflect health benefits administration, occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing placement, and emergency medical services procurement.

The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated clinical scope. No state or local jurisdiction in the posted opportunities is soliciting orthopedic implants, joint replacement components, or related surgical supplies. The source material contains no evidence of procurement volume, geographic concentration, or repeat buying patterns under the code's actual intended category. This appears to be a tagging error in the underlying procurement systems rather than an active commodity class in state and local contracting.